Q38.7
BillableCongenital pharyngeal pouch
Q38.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital pharyngeal pouch. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Congenital diverticulum of pharynx
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •pharyngeal pouch syndrome (D82.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Q38.7?
- Q38.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital pharyngeal pouch". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
- Is Q38.7 a billable code?
- Yes — Q38.7 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from Q38.7?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): pharyngeal pouch syndrome (D82.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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